Some people find it difficult to distinguish the terms apart and a part as they are similar both in sound and in spelling. However, these… Continue reading
Allusion vs. Illusion vs. Elusion
Despite the obvious differences in spelling, people still misuse the words allusion, illusion, and elusion. This may be attributed to their phonetic similarity. Below are… Continue reading
For all intents and purposes vs. for all intensive purposes
While people generally use both for all intents and purposes and for all intensive purposes to mean “in every practical sense,” ”seeming as if,” or… Continue reading
Already vs. All Ready
Another source of confusion among writers are the word already and the phrase all ready. Although they may sound identical, they have completely different uses.… Continue reading
Advice vs. Advise
Despite the difference in meaning and pronounciation, people often get confused about advice and advise. First, advice is a noun which means “an opinion or… Continue reading